NICOLE GASKELL

Reviews & Testimonials

“I recently attended the three day 'Work Your Monologue' intensive taught by Nicole Gaskell and found it extremely insightful. 

Monologue prep is usually a lonely affair but being able to do it in a group, using Meisner techniques and being able to get constructive criticism as well  made the process more fulfilling. The intensive enabled me to know my monologues strengths and my weaknesses. It taught me a fresh way to approach the process and gave me instructions on how to improve on my existing monologue or how to prepare/ approach any future monologue work.”

Eddie Nwabuoku

“I signed up to the Foundation Course with Nicole Gaskell and it was absolutely fantastic. She created an incredibly supportive environment and really understands how challenging it can be for a student. I learnt so much about myself and learnt how to listen to other people, not just their words but their feelings. This was definitely a missing piece in my actor's toolkit and I'm looking forward to exploring this more in the core training.”

Dita T

“'I first worked with Nicole in the John Waterhouse play 'How to relax in Andalucia' where I was impressed by her stage presence, spontaneity & generosity as an actor, which was affirmed when I worked with her at a Kenan Ally 'Stage Combat Masterclass'. Nicole introduced me to the Meisner process and, following on from an introductory weekend I now regularly attend the drop in sessions. Nicole's experience, knowledge & intuition do mean that the sessions typically go way beyond being practice sessions. Their informality does mean that they can be structured in the moment to suit the individual participant, who receives a highly personalised service appropriate to their individual experience and needs, often coming away having made real progress under Nicole's guidance."

Dave Egerton

“I trained at the Actors Temple for a year and thought it was an excellent experience. I completed intro classes with both Nicole Gaskell and Tom Sawyer, who were both inspirational.”

Steve Mitchell

“I had the opportunity to retake the foundation course with Nicole, who was absolutely wonderful!

Not only does she get you to let go and explore and put focus on your partner to get you out of your head, she explains why we do certain exercises and makes us answer questions that allow us to go deeper in a safe environment.”

Katie Glaister

"Nicole's passion and commitment to her craft is undoubtable. Her emotional capacity teamed up with her ability to follow her own instincts produces bold, colourful work. I have coached and directed Nicole over many years and have always enjoyed her generous, spirited presence."

Dominic Kelly, Actor/Director 

“Nicole, thanks so much for Tuesdays class! It’s such a joy to be back working in person. Learning and connecting to others feels liberating and in times like these, I need that as much as possible. Can’t wait to continue:)”

Stephen M - Repetition Class (Actors East)

“Wonderful and deep experience.”

Piergiorgio Martena - Actors Temple Foundation Course

“Uncomfortable, beautiful, messy and fun.”

Online Class Feedback

“Super fun and deep”

Actors Workshop Feedback

“I really enjoyed doing the audition circumstances. I like the fact that you create the class based on what people are looking for and devising a way to get at it”

Actors Workshop Feedback

“My class experience was absolutely wonderful. Nicole is a very generous teacher. She really gave me her all. Her commitment to help me improve was so refreshing. She really created a very safe space for me to express myself truly and I felt very comfortable to stretch myself emotionally and step into my vulnerability. I feel like I have grown as an actor from this session. Thank you! I've also picked up new tools to explore text and scenes with, and I feel more empowered to take on unknown scenes.”

Actors Workshop Feedback

“Yesterday we had our last exploration together of The Doll’s House. There is so much to say about this play but I just want thank you for the way you have worked with us during these sessions. You always manage to get into the depths of the characters through us the actors. So energising and inspiring. I look forward to future possibilities.

Best"

Natalie - ‘A Dolls House Scene Exploration Course’

"Thank you for such a great class today, looking into our casting types! I learnt so much, it was very enlightening and had so much value, I feel like I know so much more about myself now! Thank you for everyone in the class, it was awesome to meet you all, and thank you to Nicole Gaskell for guiding us and opening us up to all our possibilities!"

‘What’s Your Casting Type’ Class

"Great class today Nicole Gaskell, thank you. Great to learn some new and surprising things about my casting type - it’s all helpful especially when first starting out and nice to meet some new faces too!"

‘What’s Your Casting Type’ Class

“Hi Nicole it was very interesting this morning. I love the way you work with us and always get into the depths of the characters through the actors. So energising and inspiring.”

 Natalie Cameron Ward - Class Feedback

"This course was incredible. I’ve learnt so much along this journey and feel very grateful to have been in such a safe and fun acting environment. Nicole is amazing!"

Miki Davis

"This course was incredible. I’ve learnt so much along this journey and feel very grateful to have been in such a safe and fun acting environment. Nicole is amazing!"

Miki Davis

"Nicole works from a simple and intuitive place that’s laser focused and patient. Yet allows space to try new things out and steadily grow as an actor."

Hersha Verity

"Nicole creates a safe yet charged space where you are free to experiment, learn and push yourself into expressing instincts that are not acceptable in most other walks of life!"

Sophie Monks Kaufman

"I can’t thank you enough for creating this unique space where everyone is allowed and encouraged to be themselves."

Areti Nikou

"I really loved the intensive with Nicole! She is such an encouraging and empathetic teacher! She really cares about her students and guides you to bring out the best of each and everyone. I explored sides of myself that I find very scary and difficult but it felt very safe and fun! And that has a lot to do with the environment she created! Big thank you ❤️ I'm definitely looking forward to more of these!! 😃"

Valerie Baart

"Nicole is one of the most generous acting teachers ive ever worked for. She genuinely cares for the development of each of her students. She really makes it her purpose to create the safest environment possible allowing actors freedom to explore their vulnerability."

Saqib Javaid

"Nicole has hawk-like intuition and is great at giving direction that helps you realise your potential - she sees things in you that you may not even realise and brings it out of you. If you trust her she will honestly elevate you, her high intuition combined with her great empathy make her a wonderful teacher."

Amr Alkhaznadar